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Heroic Policeman did THIS at London Terror Attack and INSPIRED a Nation

A British Transport Police (BTP) officer took on all three London terrorists in the recent attack, armed only with a baton. The officer is being lauded as a hero, though he sustained several knife wounds during the incident and is now in hospital.

When the ISIS terrorists began stabbing civilians at the Borough Market on Saturday evening, the officer launched himself at the attackers despite his only weapon being a baton. He suffered knife wounds to the face, head and leg, but many are now praising his heroic actions. Indeed, he acted in stark contrast with other police officers who were seen running away from the attack.

BTP Chief Constable Paul Crowther hailed the heroic act. “Having visited the officer in hospital shortly after he was admitted for treatment, I was able to hear his account of what happened last night. It became clear that he showed enormous courage in the face of danger, as did many others who were at the scene and rushed to help,” he said.

“Although he is seriously unwell, he was able to recount how he faced the attackers armed only with his baton, outside London Bridge station. For an officer who only joined us less than two years ago, the bravery he showed was outstanding and makes me extremely proud.”

“All of us at BTP wish him a swift recovery, and I know he will be touched by the hundreds of messages of support from across the UK and the world,” added Crowther.